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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.59, 512.69 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.59, 512.69 and 226.17 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.59 : 512.69 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.59/512.69 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.59x = 512.69 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.59x = 115,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,955.10/341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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